Norwood's catch gives Alabama spark against Kentucky

SituationHaving no trouble moving the ball but having lots of trouble scoring points, Alabama led 3-0 with the ball at the Kentucky 43 on first-and-10 with 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter.

By Aaron SuttlesSports Writer

SituationHaving no trouble moving the ball but having lots of trouble scoring points, Alabama led 3-0 with the ball at the Kentucky 43 on first-and-10 with 10 minutes remaining in the second quarter.

What happenedLined up with wide receivers Kevin Norwood and Chris Black to the left and tight end Brian Vogler shifting to a couple of yards behind left tackle Cyrus Kouandjio, quarterback AJ McCarron was under center with running back Kenyan Drake five yards in the backfield and wide receiver Amari Cooper split to the right. McCarron faked a handoff to Drake and looked left to Norwood, who ran a vertical route. The throw was into double coverage by Kentucky cornerback Nate Willis and safety Ashely Lowery. Norwood won a jump ball in between Willis and Lowery at the 1-yard line. Drake scored a play later.